http://www.bepublishing.com/Textbooks/It_Series/Excel_It.htm
All resources are a part of Excel It curriculum.

Notes:

Downloadable Files:

Skills being practiced
Resources for help
Learning the skills:


http://www.gcflearnfree.org/office2010/excel2010






  • Different types of formating numbers
Download and compete using the right click, "Format Cells" option.


  • format cell as a number
  • use AutoFill feature
  • add numbers in a spreadsheet
  • use average, maximum and minimum
  • sort in descending order
  • using formulas
This website, GCFLearnFree.org is neatly organized has video and step by step instructions.

http://www.gcflearnfree.org/excel2010


  • formulas using division
  • increase decimal place
  • sum function
  • using clip art in excel
  • adding comments



All of the above
  • format text direction
  • use Autofit to change column and row widths
  • format cells as currency
  • use text wrap in a cell
There is a video at the bottom of this page that reviews each skill. No sound. Trying to keep it simple so I can upload it. ;)


Apply knowledge and skill learned to make your own decisions, solving this Music Store's Problems.
  • Data must be in one spreadsheet to do this:
    • Find a common variable that both sets of data share,
    • Create a spreadsheet that will tell the story from the data
    • Total Debits (Withdrawls) and Credits (Deposits)
    • One column must have a running total
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Using charts and graphs:
1st Know and understand the parts of the basic charts, pie, line, column and bar.
http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/help/user_guide/graph/whentouse.asp

Use PowerPoint to demonstrate your knowledge of graphs and charts.





Practice creating charts using data provided in activities
  • create a pie chart
  • create a line chart
  • create a column chart
  • create a bar chart
    • enhance chart by changing colors and font sizes
    • Select cells sing multiple ranges
    • use the fill effect feature in a chart
    • align text in a chart



EXTRA!

  • use the Median and Mode function
  • use multiple condition in formulas

FINAL

Using the skills your have been practicing to demonstrate your ability to use Excel to communicate information, using charts, graphs and tables
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